Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st T20I will be an exciting contest as both teams look to start the series with a win. Bangladesh will have the home advantage, while New Zealand will rely on their balanced squad.
Match Details
| Match | Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 1st T20I |
|---|---|
| Date | 27 April 2026 |
| Time | 1:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Weather Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 29°C |
| Rain Chances | 40% |
| Pitch Type | Batting Friendly |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 160 |
Pitch Report
The pitch in Chattogram is balanced but slightly better for batting. Batters can score runs easily once they settle. Bowlers, especially pacers, can get some help early in the innings.
Teams batting first have won around 58% of matches, so winning the toss and batting first can be a good option.
Average Scores at Venue
| Innings | Average Score |
|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 160 |
| 2nd Innings | 142 |
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| BAN | W, W, L, L, L |
| NZ | L, L, W, W, L |
Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20Is)
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 4 |
| New Zealand | 6 |
New Zealand has a slight edge in head-to-head records, but Bangladesh is strong at home.
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Top Batters to Watch
- Nick Kelly (NZ): 149 runs
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN): 155 runs
- Dean Foxcroft (NZ): 149 runs
Top Bowlers to Watch
- Mustafizur Rahman (BAN): 5 wickets
- Nahid Rana (BAN): 8 wickets
- Shoriful Islam (BAN): 5 wickets
Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh
Litton Das (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Afif Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
New Zealand
Tom Latham (c & wk), Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Dean Foxcroft, Josh Clarkson, Muhammad Abbas, Nathan Smith, Adithya Ashok, Ben Sears, Blair Tickner, William O’Rourke
Why Bangladesh Can Win
- Playing in home conditions
- Strong spin and pace attack
- In-form middle order
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Bangladesh looks slightly stronger in these conditions. Their bowlers and home advantage give them an edge in this match.
Prediction: Bangladesh to win the 1st T20I
